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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
6
Reports from leading English hospitals and the Cavendish Clinic describe hormone therapy as an effective alternative to surgery for enlarged prostate. Medical authorities note substantial success in reducing gland size in a majority of cases and cite patient suitability for noninvasive management.
A convoluted fraud case targets punters through a supposed racing tipster, naming Tom O’Connor and others. Victims report receiving forged notes claiming honest tips and urging forward investments, with a warning from Tattersall’s Club secretary about accepting bets under the alias Tom Connor.
In Parliament yesterday Dame Knid Lyons questioned whether the Government-backed Trans-Australia Airlines planned a special Tasmanian to Melbourne service for the Cup. The minister for Air, Mt Drakeford, said AA proposed a Cup special but cited fuel-use limits as a barrier.
Bernbrook was withdrawn from engagements in the Victoria Derby and Melbourne Cup. Trainer Harry Plant stated the Derby and Cup were too demanding for the horse, and Proctor was also relieved of his engagements.
In a House of Representatives exchange, Mr Duthie Wilmot asked about the disposal of illicit tobacco. The response outlines steps to end the illicit tobacco racket and restore order in enforcement efforts.
Geelong auctions sold 11,800 bales with a near full clearance as Western District wool dominated. Prices topped at Woolbrock Peesdale 1284, Maryvale Goroke 1244, Barundah Plains Howe 123d, with Melbourne brokers noting October 18 to 25 averages around 40.084, down from September. Rumours of congested wool stores dismissed. labour shortages slow mowing-up impact on floor clearance.
Funeral notices list brief obituaries mentioning individuals and familyings with sparse details. The readable fragments refer to burial times and cemeteries, noting names, near relations, and agencies handling the services in a concise ledger-like format.
The V R C upheld appeals of owner F O Gapur and trainer Dan Lewis regarding Vagabond's two year ban for alleged improper practices. Jockey D Munn was not upheld on his two year suspension. Derby and Melbourne Cup prospects discussed with emphasis on wagering and favourite status.
The Victorian Government declined to set up an independent racing authority or amend legislation to allow appeals of stewards decisions to be heard in public. The reply noted such proposals could harm racing freedom and cited ongoing public confidence concerns.
Sydney reports the Australian Swimming Union invited Mexican diver John Capilla to compete in the Australian championship. Capilla, who finished third in the Olympic highboard and fourth in the springboard, was discussed by A Sere Mr W Berg hillips who said an international competition is imperative to raise standards but cannot be afforded.
The Canberra City bowling selections list two squads for Saturday. A TEAM to meet PurFeat leaves City Clubhouse at 1.30 pm with players Cooper Ed Lou Nielson Howe Blewitt H Smith Andrews Srooma La Chalten Brack V PF Turney Bradshaw Cuthberton FOX Chatfe. B TEAM to play at Braddon includes Roberts Humme Moeking HB. BE Smith Lowes Taylor Alder Marchant Lancaster Brylcs Griffiths Marshall lickner.
Paul Carrigan 31 a More grazier appeared at More Court charged with the murder of his sister Jean Extella Finsmee 38 in the main street of vestry. The inquiry into Min Fingleton's death will be held. Mrs Fingleton was shot while seated with her husband Alexander Fingleton of Guricy.
The Riverside Hostel social committee handed 33 pounds to the W V S president Dr J W Ashton for purchasing food parcels for Britain.
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